Are you ready for an awesome Dry July and incredible sober summer?  I’m betting you probably have a ton of drinking memories, rituals and events tied to the summer season. I know I did!  It might be beer at ballgames or camping, drinks out on a boat or hanging out at...

Have you been thinking it's time to take a break from drinking, only to decide that you’re “not that bad”? Most women who wonder if they’re drinking too much can look around and find lots of reasons why it’s not a “real issue”.  We’ve been told that having a problem...

Is your home set up to support your sobriety or sabotage your efforts to lead an alcohol-free life? If you’re used to opening a bottle of wine the minute you walk in the door, having a cocktail on the back deck or curling up on the couch with your laptop or netflix...

Why Emotional Sobriety Is Key To Navigating An Alcohol-Free Life When I was drinking, I used alcohol to check out after a hard day, numb out from irritation and  resentment, make the monotony of adulting less boring and as a reward to look forward to for getting...

Rekindling romance and managing conflict in intimate relationships is something a lot of women struggle with—whether it's why they drink or a challenge they face after stepping away from alcohol. Figuring out how to handle conflicts, set boundaries, and connect with...

The #1 Most Popular Episode Of The Hello Someday Podcast What should you do in your first week sober? 🤔 How do you get through Day 3 and Day 4 when you really want to drink?  Here are 7 strategies for your first week without alcohol. The #2 Most Popular Episode Of The...

How To Stop People Pleasing In Sobriety I describe myself as an ex-red wine girl and a recovering people-pleaser. And if you’re wondering how those two things are connected we’re going to dig into that, because as you start to navigate sobriety, boundaries are going...

Are mindfulness practices part of your sober toolbox? If not, they should be. Mindfulness in sobriety can help you manage cravings, reduce stress and anxiety, regulate your emotions, increase self awareness, support your overall well-being, mental health and prevent...

If you’ve spent a bunch of years opening a bottle of wine to deal with stress and overwhelm, to celebrate or reward yourself for making it to the end of the week, it may feel awkward or hypocritical to talk with your kids about the risks of addiction to alcohol. But...

Have you ever stopped drinking and then struggled to stay sober? You're not alone. The best way to stay sober is to focus on building a life you love without alcohol. It’s about not only putting down the wine glass, but also shifting the way you’ve been living your...

Have you ever used alcohol as a coping mechanism to escape gaslighting, conflict, tension or a dysfunctional relationship? If you’ve been told that you’re imagining things, too sensitive, dramatic, overreacting, forgetful, paranoid, confused, insecure or...

Have you thought about taking a break from alcohol but then decided that you’re just not ready to stop drinking? Even if we know that it's is dragging us down, the idea of stopping drinking can be so daunting (and scary) that we can stay in the drinking cycle for...

If you love drinking like I did, I know it’s almost impossible to imagine that you could be happier sober. Before I stopped drinking I imagined that my life without alcohol would be lonely, boring and depressing.  I thought that I would always want to drink, feel...

Raising a child with ADHD, Autism or neurodivergence can be mentally, emotionally and physically exhausting and alcohol can seem like an easy way to relax and turn off your brain at the end of the day Neurodiversity encompasses a variety of conditions such as autism,...

How To Embrace Sobriety As A Power Move To Transform Your Life If you’re just starting out on the alcohol-free path, it’s possible you are holding on to some negative images of what “sober life” is like.  Before I stopped drinking, I thought sobriety would be boring,...

Have you ever felt like you’re drinking for “medicinal purposes” to get through your monthly menstrual cycle and perimenopause symptoms? I’m 48 and the first time I had a hot flash I texted my girlfriends to ask “Oh my god, is this what a hot flash feels like? What...

Can quitting drinking be the catalyst to uplevel your life and explore a midlife makeover?  Yes! Once you stop drinking 🙅🍷you’ll find you have more time, money, energy and confidence to pursue new interests and opportunities - the perfect time for a midlife makeover....

Have you ever found yourself reaching for a drink to shake off a feeling of overwhelm, stress, insecurity or imposter syndrome? I used to drink to feel less nervous the night before a big presentation, an interview or a performance review. 🫣 I worried that I didn’t...

If you’ve reached 90 or 100 days of sobriety, you might be wondering what to expect between 100 days alcohol-free and 6 months sober. Does alcohol-free life get easier between 3 months and 6 months sober? What are the challenges and triggers you should watch out for...

How can you stop thoughts of moderating alcohol from driving you back into the drinking cycle? Have you ever decided to stop drinking to get 5 days, 30 days or 100 days in and start to think "Maybe I can have just one glass of wine every once in a while...", only to...

Why Do Women Lose Self-Trust?  High-achieving women who struggle with alcohol are often smart, hard working and struggle with trusting in their own worth, instincts and decisions.  Before I stopped drinking, I identified as a people-pleaser and an overachiever who...

The Alcohol-Free Wellness Revolution | How To Eat To Change How You Drink When I was in my 20s, I bought into the idea that drinking in moderation was “good” for me.  And why wouldn’t I? At the time red wine was being marketed as a “health” food. Articles and research...

Naptime Is Not The New Happy Hour | On Loving And Leaving Alcohol This podcast episode is a deeply personal one because the work of my guest, Stefanie Wilder-Taylor, both reinforced my identity as a ‘wine mom’ who loved to drink and, years later, inspired me on my...

Are you a blackout drinker? Because I was. I’ve probably forgotten more of the “big nights” of my 20s and 30s than I remember.  Actually it’s not that I forgot them, it’s that I drank enough alcohol that my brain didn’t record any memories of large chunks of those...